And the king will answer them, “Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.” - Matthew 25:40
Upcoming Opportunities for Serving
Ongoing Opportunities for Serving Within FUMCR
We encourage you to be involved, not only in a small group, but also in service, within FUMCR and beyond, in order to grow in your faith and in your connection to the community of Christ. Below is a list of ongoing volunteer opportunities that would connect you to your church and its people.
Not sure where to start? Fill out an INTEREST SURVEY, and a member of our staff will contact you.
Caring Ministry
CARING MINISTRY may be the place for you to share your talents if you have a gift for caring for others through phone calls, visits, prayer, sewing, cooking or baking,
STEPHEN MINISTRY may be your spot if you are interested in being trained to provide one-to-one Christian care.
Children's Ministry
Love serving the needs of children? Contact Natalie Nenovich - nnenovich@fumc.rcom
• We have a spot for you teaching Sunday school, supporting Sunday school teachers or helping with special programs during the school year or summer.
• Our special needs Sunday school program needs "buddies" to accompany children in their classrooms.
Facilities & Grounds
GARDEN MINISTRY • HANDI GUYS • 503 PIONEERS
Those who like helping behind the scenes might like to join a team that keeps our campus and vehicles well maintained and ready for worship, learning, work and play.
FOCUS Photo, Story & Social Media Ministries
Contact Kevin Burns - kburns@fumcr.com
Like taking pictures or telling stories? Consider joining FOCUS. Help document and share the stories of FUMCR with our church and beyond.
Library & History
Our LIBRARY is staffed exclusively by volunteers who assist patrons, process new books, repair books, make bulletin board/book displays, and offer suggestions. Additional helpers are always needed.
Have an interest in history? Church Historian, Frances Long (efrances3@verizon.net), could always use help maintaining our collection and organizing regular gifts of historical significance.
Music
Contact Mike Lightfoot (mlightfoot@fumcr.com) or see the options above under WORSHIP+MUSIC.
Join a choir or provide support for a children's or youth choir. New singers/ringers are always welcome in our choirs.
Youth Ministry (7th-12th grades & college)
Contact Julia - jcastleman@fumcr.com
Snack supper cooks and servers, trip chaperones, and youth fellowship counselors are all necessary to ensure the continued success of this program.
Welcoming Ministry
WELCOMING MINISTRY is a great place for those would enjoy being the face of our church to newcomers and members. About 100 volunteers are needed each week to breathe life into this vital ministry. Opportunities to help weekly, monthly, quarterly, or occasionally are available.
Worship Preparation & Production
TECH MINISTRY, SANCTUARY PREP AND USHER TEAMS help to provide passionate worship for our members and guests.